Liverpool latest: Harvey Elliott transfer saga update as Arne Slot convinces star to make change
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCThe transfer saga of Harvey Elliott will only intensify ahead of the January transfer windowThe future of Harvey Elliott remains uncertain, with the next step in the Englishman's career yet to be determined. The Liverpool starlet made a deadline day move to Aston Villa, but four months on, the 23-year-old has seen limited action under Unai Emery.It's unclear whether the attacking midfielder will complete the season at Villa Park or return to Arne Slot's squad, who are currently missing Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak.As the Reds gear up to face bottom-of-the-table Wolves on Saturday afternoon, we examine the latest development in Elliott's future and the persuasion Slot had to employ for one of his key players.READ MORE: Liverpool have chance to repeat transfer trick despite brutal 'cowards' exit claimREAD MORE: Cristian Romero charged by FA after Liverpool red card as Tottenham escape fineHarvey Elliott updateThe transfer saga surrounding Elliott is set to intensify as we near the January transfer window, with the Englishman finding himself out of favour at Aston Villa.
Emery has already stated that his team won't be making Elliott's loan deal permanent, which would have been activated by him making 10 appearances - he's only played in five matches so far.Given that he already featured for Liverpool prior to his deadline day switch to Villa, Elliott can't represent a third club this season, leaving the 22-year-old's career in a state of uncertainty. The attacking midfielder's next move is complicated, as the Reds do not have a recall clause in the season-long loan, according to The Athletic.The report also suggests that Villa - currently third in the Premier League table - would need to pay Liverpool a fee if they wish to terminate the loan early.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.Slot convinces EkitikeHugo Ekitike has unquestionably been the standout performer among Liverpool's summer signings, with the 23-year-old currently leading the club-scoring charts with 10 goals in all competitions. His Anfield journey began on a high note with three goals in his first three matches, but he then managed just three more in his next 17 outings.However, earlier this month, Ekitike found his goal-scoring form again, netting five league goals in his last three matches and helping Liverpool climb to fifth in the table.His recent success coincides with his increased focus on physical conditioning, a change that manager Arne Slot admits he had to persuade Ekitike was necessary for him to thrive in English football.The Reds' boss shared: "He showed a lot of hard work to get to this fitness level where he is at the moment.